Griffith Park…when size really matters

Every now and then I get stuff in my inbox thats just too cool not to share. This infographic from Sparefoot shows just how freaking BIG Griffith Park is compared to other cities of the world. At over 4000 acres its one of the biggest city park in the world. No one else comes close, heck its even larger than some national parks. But I digress, when Brian Shreckengast of Sparefoot reached out and asked if I would be interested in sharing with all of you the answer was an emphatic YES!

Click to embiggen the pic to the right to get the whole effect. Using some special mapping software Brian mapped the outlines of Griffith Park and then used that map to superimpose it over some of the worlds cities to show just how big and special Griffith Park is. Massive is an understatement. The full story on how they did it and larger maps can be seen on their WEB SITE.

I have always loved this park. When I was a valley dweller, Valley Village to be precise, this was my go to place to hike, walk, or just clear my head. I miss the road that once was open from the observatory to Travel Town as it gave excellent spots to stop and and soak in the city sights and vistas. But thats been closed at least 20 years at this point and I doubt they’ll reopen which is sad as it makes so much of the park out of reach for a quick walk on the trails.

What’s your favorite spot in the park?

Image courtesy Brian Shreckengast of Sparefoot and used with permission.

2 Replies to “Griffith Park…when size really matters”

Griffith Park is not the largest City park in the world. City Park Facts 2015 (tpl.org/cityparkfacts) shows that Griffith Park is only the 38th largest park within any US city limits, and 13th for those within any US city limit that is owned by that city.